PURELL Hand Sanitizer was invented in 1988 by GOJO to help healthcare providers and restaurant operators reduce the spread of germs, and remains one of the most recognized brands in the world today. It defines the hand sanitizer cateogry and is the brand most preferred by doctors, professionals and consumers everywhere.

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GOJO Blog

We spotlight the importance of hand
hygiene to improve public health, serve as a trusted
resource and raise awareness of leading-edge hand
hygiene and skin health scientific advancements through the GOJO Blog.

GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and communication professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, saving lives and making lives better
through well-being solutions.

Nicole Koharik

Corporate Communications Director, GOJO Industries

Nicole Koharik, GOJO Corporate Communications Director, has 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. In her current role, she has responsibility for the evolution of GOJO company positioning and directing the development and execution of strategic marketing communication campaigns.

After joining GOJO in 2006, Nicole held various marketing positions, including Global Sustainability Marketing Director. With a dedicated focus on sustainability, Nicole led teams in the creation of corporate and product-focused sustainability policies, established the practices of setting corporate goals and publishing sustainability reports, and expanded the third-party certified product portfolio across global regions.

Nicole is a regular conference presenter who shares the GOJO story, progress and learnings from embedding social, environmental and economic sustainability as critical components of GOJO business practices.

Nicole holds a Bachelor’s in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communications from Notre Dame College of Ohio and a Master’s in Communications Management from John Carroll University.

Corporate Communications Director, GOJO Industries

We are in the middle of Earth Week, a time each year when we focus on the social, environmental and economic challenges facing our world today. At GOJO, we honor this week, and every week, by celebrating our commitment to creating Sustainable Value for all GOJO stakeholders.

Corporate Communications Director, GOJO Industries

GreenBiz has long been an important contributor to our sustainability work – serving as a source of education and a community to share our own sustainability story and connect with customers, thought leaders, peers and external partners.

Corporate Communications Director, GOJO Industries

Building and facility managers are faced with rising water costs. What can they do to combat these costs? One way is to take a closer look at the hand soap they are using throughout their buildings and facilities.